Are Cruise Ships The New Retirement Homes?

Lee Wachtstetter known as Mama Lee has been living on a cruise ship full-time since she turned 77. Lana Bandoim writes for an article...

Wärtsilä Signs Service Agreements for Four Japanese LNG Carriers

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed long-term service agreements for four Japanese owned LNG Carriers, reports The Maritime Executive. What is in the agreement? Wärtsilä’s Dynamic...

IMO 2020 Challenges Global Refinery Industry’s Capacity

IMO decided to strictly enforce use of bunker fuels with a sulfur content of 0.5% from the existing 3.5% limit, from 2020. ...

Titanic Didn’t Sink Because of an Iceberg – ‘Rogue’ Wave Threat Revealed!

According to an interesting article published by the Express United Kingdom, cruise ships are guided by experienced captains, with the majority of journeys proving...

Port of Corpus Christi Begins $380 Million Project to Deepen Ship Channel

According to an article published by Chron, the Port of Corpus Christi has started work on a $380 million project to deepen and widen...

Boxship Explosion and Fire Disaster Puts 133 People in Hospital

According to an article published in Benzinga, an explosion and fire that tore through a berthed container ship at the weekend caused 133 people...

OPEC Says Gulf Region Needs Peace and Stability to Ensure Flow of Oil Supplies

  According to an article published by All India Radio, the organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said the Gulf region needs more...

Team Tankers International To Recruit More Ships That Utilizes Skeletope® Hull Coatings

Bermudan tanker proprietor and administrator Team Tankers International has submitted four extra ships. This ensures the utilization of the security of the counter...

Singapore Bunker Premiums Needs a Demand Shake-up To Recover

A shake-up in demand is needed for premiums to recover in the Singapore bunker market, which has seen tepid uptake and ample supply since...

IMO To Discuss Bunker Licensing Scheme in April: IBIA

According to a Platts report, the aspects relating to a proposal to the International Maritime Organization for a licensing scheme for bunker suppliers will...